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Landry was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2007 and assumed office in January 2008. [3]On May 19, 2015, Landry, a former independent, was one of four Republicans on the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee who voted to table on a 10–2 vote the proposed Marriage and Conscience Act, authored by Republican Representative Mike Johnson of Bossier Parish.
Singer Adelaide Hall recorded with Ellington in 1927, 1932, and 1933, [7] but only recorded two versions of "Sophisticated Lady", in 1944 (with Phil Green And His Rhythm) [8] and in 1976, on her album Hall of Ellington. [9] The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1989/90 documentary celebrating her life entitled Sophisticated Lady. [10]
Edwards was a Democratic member of the United States Senate in 1972 appointed by her husband, Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, following the death of Allen Ellender. She was the First Lady of Louisiana for twelve non-consecutive years from 1972 to 1980 and again from 1984 to 1988, making her the state's longest-serving First Lady.
Lifetime Achievement Award, First Lady of Louisiana, wife of Governor John Bel Edwards [2] Laurie Guimont (b. 1955) 2023 Career coach, Pepper Leaf [2] [4] Sharon Lavigne (b. 1950) 2023 Environmental justice activist [2] Julie Stokes (b. 1970) 2023 Former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, CEO of Flame Consulting [2] Lloyd "Chip ...
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The Marquis de Vaudreuil, the governor of Louisiana, created sophisticated social balls in the early 1740s, which served as the inspiration for modern-day Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans. [12] The term "Carnival" associated with Mardi Gras first surfaced in a 1781 report to the Spanish colonial government.
Parish government in Louisiana (3 C) Political scandals in Louisiana (1 C, 6 P) Prisons in Louisiana (2 C, 23 P) S. State agencies of Louisiana (1 C, 20 P)
A Louisiana public school principal has apologized and requested leave for punishing a student and questioning her religious beliefs after he saw a video of her dancing at an off-campus party. The ...